Fire Engineer Assistant

2 months ago


Penn, United Kingdom Kenna Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Title: Assistant Fire Engineer

Join our team at Kenna Recruitment Ltd as an Assistant Fire Engineer and contribute to improving the safety of buildings across England, Scotland, and Wales.

About the Role:

The Assistant Fire Engineer will work as part of our cladding remediation team to consider and review Type 1 and Type 2 Fire Risk Assessments, FRAEWs, and EWS1 assessments. The role will also assist with the development of remedial works fire engineering strategies and effective solutions for our cladding and building safety remediation projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of cladding remediation and building remediation strategies.
  • Communicate and assess fire engineering related Health and Safety obligations across the business.
  • Ensure consistent fire engineering approach to assessment & implementation of cladding remediation and building safety remediation projects.
  • Prepare and maintain standard Fire Engineering technical guidance for Group Technical to ensure consistent approach across the business.
  • Undertake any other duties as required by the Senior Fire Engineer, Director of Cladding Remediation or Group Technical Director.
Requirements:
  • A degree in fire related subject as defined by the Engineering Council; or Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE); or an IFC recognised education programme for MIFireE.
  • Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers or other relevant professional organisation.
  • A solid understanding of fire engineering principles and applying performance-based designs to the construction of buildings.
  • Knowledge of fire strategies for high rise apartment buildings, complex buildings and low rise residential development.
  • Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, fire related British Standards and EWS1 assessment process.
What We Offer:

As an Assistant Fire Engineer at Kenna Recruitment Ltd, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, develop your skills and knowledge, and contribute to improving the safety of buildings. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.